ACT or SAT? Which test is right for you?
Many Colleges and Universities are accepting both the SAT and ACT for College Applications. Choose which test is best for you.
Use the table below to compare the two tests.
SAT | ACT | |
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Why Take It | Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. | Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. |
Test Structure |
Essay (Optional) |
Essay (Optional) |
Length |
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Reading | 5 reading passages | 4 reading passages |
Science | None | 1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge) |
Math | Covers:
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Covers:
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Tools | Some math questions don’t allow you to use a calculator. | You can use a calculator on all math questions. |
Essays | Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text. | Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues. |
How It’s Scored | Scored on a scale of 400–1600 | Scored on a scale of 1–36 |
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